Walt Disney Imagineering Internship

Job ID 10135750 Location London, United Kingdom Business Walt Disney Imagineering Date posted Dec. 29, 2025

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Job Summary:

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our 12-month undergraduate placement scheme.

As a Walt Disney Imagineer you will form part of the recently established Walt Disney Imagineering UK office. During your placement, you will be exposed to two disciplines: Project Management and Show - which refers to the discipline focused on the creative design and technical delivery of Imagineering projects - spending 6 months in each area.

Walt Disney Imagineering is the creative force that imagines, designs, and brings to life all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions, and cruise ships worldwide. Working across a spectrum of disciplines that range from creative and conceptual to scientific and technical, Imagineers blend an innovative mixture of storytelling, art, science, and technology to create immersive experiences, memorable destinations, and innovative entertainment for families around the globe.

This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week, with opportunities for short periods of travel.

What You Will Do

Provide support to the process of delivering new-build Disney Cruise Line ships

Support drawing reviews and review design standards

Prepare and track concept development through technical integration and on-site delivery

Work collaboratively to support project leaders, creative teams and technical specialists

Track project documentation, ensure quality deliverables align with budget

Ensuring projects adhere to creative and engineering standards

Support ideation, research, and documentation of creative concepts

Take ownership of tasks such as meeting minutes, status update reports, progress tracking using established tools

Eligibility

Must be a second-year undergraduate student on a placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2027

Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

Available to start working full time from June 2026

Interested in the area you are applying for, whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest

About You

Strong interest in either design, engineering or architecture

Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

Ability to connect with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

The Perks

Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career

Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives

Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment

Tackle real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team

Have the support and network of a large community of interns

Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST

Annual salary of £28,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing

Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app

Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page.  Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

Why have you chosen Walt Disney Imagineering?

Why have you chosen this internship?

Why should Walt Disney Imagineering consider you for this internship?

The application deadline is midnight on Thursday 22nd January 2026 however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

Please only apply for one Internship across The Walt Disney Company. By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other roles that align with your interests and skillset.

Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. Disney is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided the necessary accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive all benefits of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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About Walt Disney Imagineering:

Founded in 1952 as WED Enterprises to design and build the world’s first theme park — Disneyland — Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is where imagination and creativity combine with cutting-edge technology to create unforgettable experiences. WDI is the creative force that imagines, designs and builds all Disney theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide. Imagineering’s unique strength comes from its diverse global team of creative and technical professionals, who build on Disney’s legacy of storytelling to pioneer new forms of entertainment. The Imagineers who practice this unique blend of art and science work in more than 100 disciplines to shepherd an idea all the way from “blue sky” concept phase to opening day.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Magical Cruise Co., Ltd, which is part of a business we call Walt Disney Imagineering.

Magical Cruise Co., Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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